From revamped favorites to cool tech tie-ins, these new launches were standouts at this year's Toy Fair.

Go DJ!

Go DJ!

Aspiring emcees can get a taste of beat mixing with the EZ Pro DJ from Jakks Pacific ($49.99, ages 8 ), in stores this August. Compatible with most smartphones, this cool tech attachment lets you use the music already in your library and then play DJ — scratching, crossfading, looping, and sampling different tracks on the turntables. It’s easy, and allows anyone to become a music-mixing master. (The app matches beats for you, but more advanced emcees can do more to customize their mixes.) You can even record your playlists, and add it to your iTunes account. For an extra $20, get Jakks Pacific's microphone add-on, for cool voice effects or simple voice recording.

Mark It Up

Mark It Up

Children can flex their creativity by creating 16 customized markers with Crayola's Marker Maker kit ($24.99, ages 8 ), out in August. Kids can mix their favorite hues using the included color chart — or come up with their own fun new shades. The process is simple: just mix the dyes in the included beaker, insert Crayola's custom "wick" and let it soak up the shade, then insert it into a pen case. A nice final touch: kids can draw their own customized marker labels.